Full Show: Clark’s 2025 Housing Market Prediction and Shocking 401(k) Balance Stat for Savers

It has been bad, ugly to buy a home. Will it get better or worse for buyers in 2025? What about home sellers? Clark looks into his crystal ball to share what he thinks we’ll see in the housing market next year. Also, a report from Vanguard shared that the average 401(k) balance for savers age 55-64 is $244,750. But the median balance is less than $88,000! Clark shares why the best Christmas present is increasing your 401(k) contributions.

Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the December 23, 2024, episode of The Clark Howard Show.

Important announcement: This is our last full show in 2024 as we take a quick break to enjoy the holidays. In 2025, Clark is recording three episodes a week to air on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays, Christa will do an Ask an Advisor episode with fee-only fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss. We hope you continue to listen and learn with us in 2025!

00:00- Intro
02:13 - Clark’s 2025 Housing Market Prediction
07:13 - Ask Clark - Linda: Is saving my Discover Card in Google Chrome for a virtual card number really more secure?
08:15 - Ask Clark - Paul: Using a transponder in a rental car.
11:52 - Ask Clark - Casey: Is it a good idea to borrow equity from my home to pay off credit card debt and a hospital bill?
15:20 - Shocking 401(k) Balance Stat for Savers 55–64
20:29 - Ask Clark - Shane: Would it be better for my 16-year-old daughter to take out a loan (with a co-signer) to build credit, or should she just buy my car outright?
22:55 - Ask Clark - Dara: What safety features should I add to my pool to protect against liability risks?
25:28 - Ask Clark - Jim: Does Clark's Members Mark carry-on fit overhead bins on all airlines, or can you recommend another bag that meets the 22x14x9 inch limit?
27:11 - Ask Clark - Dee: I've been using Kirkland toilet paper for years, but lately, it feels like they've removed a lot of the softness. Is it time to switch brands?

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https://clark.com/travel/portable-toll-reader/

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https://clark.com/mortgage-payoff-calculator/
https://clark.com/401k-calculator/
https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/401k-balance-by-age/
https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/clark-howard-investment-guide/

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